Set of Dutch Antique Acid Etched Glass Double Doors

Object Description

A beautiful set of antique acid etched glass double doors artistically glazed with a typical Dutch riverbank scene. Exquisitely detailed, the two glass panes depict a pair of women in bonnets, one carrying a basket, and child overlooking the river with boat and windmills in the distance. A stunning pair of dividing doors to create a feature of a hall or entranceway.

Acid Etched Glass Doors

Often found in Victorian properties and listed buildings, acid etching – or French embossing – is a specialist, time-honoured technique developed in the mid 1800s. This skilled and labour-intensive involves applying glass with a coating which is then etched with a decorative design and exposed to acid. This exposure corrodes the glass, creating variances of texture and tone. This results in a highly decorative and artistic finish that brings elegance and beauty to any setting.

Object Condition

Good structural condition. No cracks. Shabby chic finish with simulated oak to one side and white paint on the other. Some chips to the paint. Rebated. If desired, these doors could be reduced in height by trimming at the base. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

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